The Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to pick up the pieces after one of the most disappointing seasons in their history. They had a lot of expectations to contend in the 2019-20 season and instead, they humiliated and swept out of Round 1 by the Boston Celtics.
After a disappointing season such as this one, there will obviously be changes. The first look is going to be at coach Brett Brown who has been the head man for seven seasons in Philadelphia, but it might be time for a change at that spot on the bench as the team maybe looks for a new voice.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and The Stadium, the firing of Brown is imminent and there are already a few candidates for the position including former NBA champion Tyronn Lue as well as Villanova coach Jay Wright:
Following their series sweep loss to the Celtics, the 76ers are expected to part ways with coach Brett Brown, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation say. It’s only a matter of when.
It is believed that the franchise remains committed to building around All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, with the likely onus on figuring out the proper dynamics — on and off the floor — in the hands of the next coach.
Keep an eye on the following potential coaching candidates, according to sources: 76ers assistant Ime Udoka, Clippers assistant Ty Lue, Villanova’s Jay Wright, and former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger.
On top of that, the Sixers do seem committed to general manager Elton Bran despite his failed offseason moves. The team picked up his option for the 2020-21 season and it still remains that the franchise has trust in him to move forward.
Shams:
The franchise will have decisions to make throughout the entire organization this offseason. Keep in mind, however, that the team exercised a 2020-21 season contract option on GM Elton Brand just a few months ago and sources say he has maintained a healthy relationship with ownership.
The Sixers have a strong young duo in Embiid and Simmons and now is the time to take advantage of what they have and build a winner around those two bright stars. [lawrence-related id=37141,37135,37132]